There are 3 ways to get from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 7 to El Cajon by train, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
3h 30m$32–78Drive 90.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 7 to El Cajoncar 90.5 mi
1h 37m$17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
4h 11m$20–38
Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 7 to El Cajon by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 7 to El Cajon is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 7 to El Cajon is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 7 to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 7 to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at El Cajon Station via Irvine and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 7 and El Cajon is 101 miles. The road distance is 91 miles.
The best way to get from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 7 to El Cajon without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 7 to El Cajon, including transfers.
Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 7 to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 7 to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 7 to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
What companies run services between Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 7, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $12–25 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 7 to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 7 to El Cajon is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 7 to El Cajon.
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